Successful Synagogue Fundraising Today: Overcoming the Fear of Asking for Money

An in-depth look at how to create a strong culture of congregational financial support and why it will improve your entire synagogue culture.

Successful synagogue fundraising is no easy task. Support of a synagogue is no longer automatic or given by default. Congregations, in all movements, need to diversify their sources of revenue now more than ever. Can the current dues models continue to sustain the congregation today as they did in the last century? Is the Yom Kippur appeal enough to make up the gap or has it become a less effective method of asking for support than in days past? Can congregations engage new members excited enough to give to their next initiatives?

Successful synagogue fundraising is possible for all congregations. This book provides a practical approach to fundraising programs and systems that can help synagogues achieve growth and sustainability. You will learn about: The roles of volunteers, staff and clergy in fundraisingTools for finding and engaging current and prospective donorsWhy it's vital for synagogues to ask for philanthropic supportHow you can ask for support, and how effective fundraising will improve almost every aspect of your congregation's culture

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